Strong treble hooks

bassinbob · 11-15-09, 02:04 AM

I was fishing a private pond today and had already caught 2, 5 lbers when I hooked a big one. I was casting a Strike King sexy shad in 3/4 oz. size. The fish came off. I noticed the fish had straightened out one of the hooks. Since this pond has given up 8lbers., which is big up here I was wondering what brand of hook I could replace the stock hooks with. I am looking for a strong hook.

bcklash · 11-15-09, 02:23 AM

I've put Lucky Craft treble hooks on a lot of my lures.

Bender · 11-15-09, 03:09 AM

I have a couple packs of Daiichi 3X and they are very heavy wire. I'm not sure if you can still get them though since the only place I see them online is here.
Otherwise I haven't had any trouble with Gammy's but I also have not caught an 8# bass.

Barlows has some extra strong ones. In their print catalog they have a lot more than they show online.

bassboogieman · 11-15-09, 10:41 AM

I like the Owner treble hooks. Strong, sharp and I like the black nickle finish.

CMorg · 11-15-09, 03:38 PM

I agree with the Owner hooks. Thats what I replace with.

BigBassin144 · 11-15-09, 03:47 PM

Strength isn't necesarrily related to brand.

Most brand carry a 2X, 3X, or 4X strong hook. Gamakatsu or Owner would be my two pics for brand. Mustad if you're on a budget.

BB

bigjim5589 · 11-15-09, 04:54 PM

Owner ST-36 or ST-41, ST-66 on my big saltwater lures.

VMC 8650 (black nickel) or 9650 (red)

WTL · 11-15-09, 09:49 PM

What do the rapalas come with? I've noticed they have very stout hooks.

bigjim5589 · 11-16-09, 06:20 AM

Rapala's have VMC hooks. Rapala now owns VMC! I believe the X-raps I have, at least those with black nickel hooks have the 8650 or the Sure Set hooks on them. The other X-Raps I have are for saltwater and have a hook with the Permasteel finish. Not sure of the model number. Real good hooks!

rrw4258 · 11-16-09, 05:58 PM

My treble hook choice are VMC hooks. Strong, Black Nickle, and tack sharp... you can buy the same hooks they put on the rapala baits here...
http://www.cabelas.com/p-0030866318998a.shtml

Ryan

TravisRush · 11-24-09, 07:22 PM

VMC Outbarb!

doc · 11-24-09, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTL

What do the rapalas come with? I've noticed they have very stout hooks.

My 10lber bent one of the hooks on my xrap, but I had both of em in her. Since then i've adjusted my drag, It was my thinking that my drag should give before the treble hook, no matter the brand. (unless im fishing the slop, but I rarely use trebles then)

Basscrazie · 11-24-09, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc

My 10lber bent one of the hooks on my xrap, but I had both of em in her. Since then i've adjusted my drag, It was my thinking that my drag should give before the treble hook, no matter the brand. (unless im fishing the slop, but I rarely use trebles then)

+1 and sure would like to see pics of those 5's.

bassinbob · 11-25-09, 12:07 AM

Gander had some VMC treble kits on sale. So I'll spend some time changing out hooks this winter. Doc, I never did think that way about setting the drag. Thanks for the tip.

11-15-09, 02:04 AM	#1
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Strong treble hooks I was fishing a private pond today and had already caught 2, 5 lbers when I hooked a big one. I was casting a Strike King sexy shad in 3/4 oz. size. The fish came off. I noticed the fish had straightened out one of the hooks. Since this pond has given up 8lbers., which is big up here I was wondering what brand of hook I could replace the stock hooks with. I am looking for a strong hook. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

11-15-09, 02:23 AM	#2
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	I've put Lucky Craft treble hooks on a lot of my lures. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

11-15-09, 03:47 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Strength isn't necesarrily related to brand. Most brand carry a 2X, 3X, or 4X strong hook. Gamakatsu or Owner would be my two pics for brand. Mustad if you're on a budget. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

11-16-09, 05:58 PM	#10
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	My treble hook choice are VMC hooks. Strong, Black Nickle, and tack sharp... you can buy the same hooks they put on the rapala baits here... http://www.cabelas.com/p-0030866318998a.shtml Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

11-25-09, 12:07 AM	#14
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Gander had some VMC treble kits on sale. So I'll spend some time changing out hooks this winter. Doc, I never did think that way about setting the drag. Thanks for the tip. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

11-15-09, 03:09 AM	#3
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I have a couple packs of Daiichi 3X and they are very heavy wire. I'm not sure if you can still get them though since the only place I see them online is here. Otherwise I haven't had any trouble with Gammy's but I also have not caught an 8# bass. Barlows has some extra strong ones. In their print catalog they have a lot more than they show online.

11-15-09, 10:41 AM	#4
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I like the Owner treble hooks. Strong, sharp and I like the black nickle finish.

11-15-09, 03:38 PM	#5
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	I agree with the Owner hooks. Thats what I replace with.

11-15-09, 04:54 PM	#7
bigjim5589 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 7	Owner ST-36 or ST-41, ST-66 on my big saltwater lures. VMC 8650 (black nickel) or 9650 (red)

11-15-09, 09:49 PM	#8
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	What do the rapalas come with? I've noticed they have very stout hooks.

11-16-09, 06:20 AM	#9
bigjim5589 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 7	Rapala's have VMC hooks. Rapala now owns VMC! I believe the X-raps I have, at least those with black nickel hooks have the 8650 or the Sure Set hooks on them. The other X-Raps I have are for saltwater and have a hook with the Permasteel finish. Not sure of the model number. Real good hooks!

11-24-09, 07:22 PM	#11
TravisRush BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just north of Seattle Posts: 150	VMC Outbarb!

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